That’s how I feel about these Vietnamesedaikonand carrot refrigerator pickles, also known as “do chua”.

Vietnamese Pickled Carrots For Bahn Mi

The pickles are traditionally served on Vietnamesebanh misandwiches.

What Are Daikon Radishes?

Vietnamese Carrot Daikon Pickles Do Chua

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Pickled daikon, sliced crosswise, are often served with your food at Japanese restaurants.

These pickles are not cooked, so they are refrigerator pickles, not “canned” pickles.

Or you’re able to just eat them straight!

three jars of carrot and daikon radish pickles

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Then cut 1/4-inch thick slices lengthwise.

Stack the slices and cut them again into 1/4-inch thick batons.

Place the carrots and daikon radishes in a large bowl.

julienne carrots and daikon for vietnamese pickles

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Sprinkle with 4 teaspoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt.

Use your clean hands to toss the carrots and daikon with the salt and sugar until well coated.

Continue to mix the carrots and daikon with your hands until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

massage sugar and salt into carrots and daikon for vietnamese do chua pickles

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Transfer the carrots and daikon to a colander, rinse with cool water and drain well.

Pack the daikon and carrots tightly into the jars.

Pour over the pickling liquid to cover.

when you can bend the daikon or carrot, the vegetables are ready to pickle for vietnamese pickles

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The pickles should sit at least overnight before eating; their flavor will improve with time.

They should last 4 to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.

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pouring pickling liquid over carrots and daikon for do chua vietnamese pickles

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